The Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) has announced the election of Lilia Kvorka, associate corporate counsel at Americas Gold and Silver Corporation, as its next president – the first Mexican woman to hold the role.
“I am deeply honoured to serve as President of the CHBA and grateful to the members, colleagues, and friends who have supported me throughout my legal journey in Canada,” Kvorka said.
“Please join us in congratulating Lilia on this exciting and well-deserved achievement,” stated the CHBA’s update. “We look forward to the vision and leadership she will bring to this new chapter of the CHBA!”
“I look forward to building on the CHBA's legacy and creating even more opportunities for future generations of Hispanic and Latino legal professionals across Canada,” Kvorka added.
Lilia Kvorka’s leadership at the CHBA
Beyond her career as an in-house lawyer practising within the mining sector, Kvorka has been a longtime CHBA volunteer leader. At the association, she has served as its co-events director, mentorship director, and vice president.
“Lilia’s appointment reflects her years of dedicated service, exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing Hispanic and Latin legal professionals across Canada,” stated the CHBA’s update.
According to the CHBA, Kvorka has helped the CHBA fortify its community, broaden its reach and impact across Canada, and foster meaningful relationships among lawyers, emerging legal professionals, and law students.
At the CHBA, she has also devoted efforts to support mentorship and professional development opportunities for lawyers, internationally trained lawyers (ITL)/National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) candidates, and law students across the country.
“I know firsthand the perseverance, resilience, and determination required to navigate the NCA and licensing process as an internationally trained lawyer, and I hope to help others see that the path, while challenging, is both achievable and rewarding,” Kvorka said.
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